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22. "The quotient of three and five times
a number is four."
5(2):3

User Nyx
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Answer:


(5x)/(3) =4 ;
x=2.4

Explanation:

Set up the equation.

5 and a number would be divided by 3 to get the quotient of 4.


(5x)/(3) =4

To solve the equation:

1) Multiply both sides by the reciprocal of 5x/3.


(3)/(5x) *(5x)/(3) = 4*3


5x=12

2) Divide both sides of 5 to get x by itself.


(5x)/(5) =(12)/(5)


x=2.4

2.4 ≈ 2

The value of x is 2.4. If the question asks to round the value, then the answer would be 2.

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